Wuhan University

International Relationships

Wuhan University
The International Relationships at Wuhan University is a 2 Years long program for international students, taught in English.

IntroductionIntroduction

Founded in 1893, Wuhan University is among the oldest and most prestigious universities in China. It has been attached great importance by Chinese government since the founding of China. Hailed as the most beautiful campus among all the universities in China, WHU has attracted not only Chinese student but also foreign students coming from more than 50 different countries and regions worldwide. You can choose your favorite course among a large number of disciplines including Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS in English), Business Administration, Electronic Information Engineering, and so on. You will find it a good choice to study there.
 

ProgramAbout the Program

Introduction
The program aims to provide students with solid training on major international relations theories and modern methods, deepen their understanding on Chinese classic and modern thoughts on international relations and enhance their capabilities to apply international relations theories and Chinese approaches to the analysis of the international issues and foreign affairs.
To provide students with more extra-curricular academic activities, the Department successfully initiated the Carnegie-Tsinghua International Relations Lecture Series in 2010, in which established scholars and policy makers are invited to give lectures on various aspects of international relations and policy making.
The graduates of the program will be qualified to be administrative officers and policy analysts in various levels of governments, think tanks, international organizations, multinational corporations and international media. The program is designed to be completed in two years of full-time study, including completion of the course curriculum and the Master thesis.
In the 2011-2012 academic year, 61 students from 31 countries are registered in the program. The department has distributed some full scholarships, full tuition waivers as well as partial tuition waivers to students on a competitive basis.
Thesis
Research for the thesis is supervised by a faculty advisor. The Master degree requires completion of a thesis of publishable quality. The thesis must be defended before a committee consisting of the faculty advisor and at least two other faculty members in the Department. The research area may be one of the following:
(1) International Security
(2) International Political Economy
(3) China’s Foreign Policy
(4) Regional and Countries Studies
(5) Comparative Politics
(6) Chinese Studies
(7) Public Diplomacy
(8) International Organizations
(9) Foreign Policy Attitudes Analysis
Courses
Students are required to complete a minimum of 28 credits from the following:
1) Compulsory public courses
(1) Chinese Culture and Society (2 credits)
(2) Chinese Language (2 credits)
2) Compulsory training programs
(1)Literature Review and Research Proposal (1 credit)
(2)Academic Activities (1 credit)
(3)Academic Introductions to International Relations(2 credit)
3) Elective courses
Ancient Chinese Thoughts on International Relations (2 credits)
Arms Control and International Security (2 credits)
Comparative Democratization and China (2 credits)
Comparative Politics and Government Administration (2 credits)
Contemporary Theories in International Politics (2 credits)
International and Comparative Political Economy (2 credits)
International Organization and Global Governance (2 credits)
Politics and Government in China (2 credits)
Public Diplomacy: Chinese and Global Perspectives (2 credits)
Regional Diplomacy: China and South Asia (2 credits)
Research Design and Writing in International Studies (2 credits)
Research Method in International Relations (2 credits)
Theory and Practice of Chinese Foreign Relations (2 credits)
US-China Relations (2 credits)

About Wuhan University

 

Overview

Wuhan University (WHU) is a comprehensive and key national university directly under the administration of the Ministry of Education. It is also one of the "211 Project" and "985 Project"universities with full support in the construction and development from the central and local government of China.

 

History
The history of Wuhan University can be traced back to Ziqiang Institute, which was founded in 1893 by Zhang Zhidong, the then governor of Hubei Province and Hunan Province in the late Qing Dynasty. In the process of development and evolution, the institute changed its name several times before it was finally named Wuhan National University in 1928. It is one of the earliest comprehensive national universities in modern China. By the end of 1946, the university had established 6 colleges, the colleges of liberal art, law, sciences, engineering, agriculture and medicine. In 2000, an amalgamation of the former Wuhan University, Wuhan University of Hydraulic and Electric Engineering, Wuhan Technical University of Surveying and Mapping, and Hubei Medical University was announced, which ushered in a new era in its 100-odd years of development.

 

For the past century, Wuhan University has built an elegant palatial architectural complex of primitive simplicity which blends perfectly the eastern architectural style with that of the west. It is honored as the "Most Beautiful University in China." Furthermore, Wuhan University's centennial humanistic accumulation boils down to its succinct motto, that is, "Improve Oneself, Promote Perseverance, Seek Truth and Make Innovations."

 

Education
Since its establishment, Wuhan University has cultivated more than 300 thousand professional talents in various occupations, among whom there are over 100 members of the Chinese Academy of Science and the Chinese Academy of Engineering. They have made great contribution to the national construction and social advancement. The remarkable achievements of Wuhan University have won itself an extensive international reputation. In 1999, the world renowned journalSciencelisted Wuhan University as one of the most prominent institutions of higher education in China.

 

Development
Burgeoning are the international exchanges and cooperation of Wuhan University in recent years. It has established cooperative relationship with more than 400 universities and research institutes in over 70 countries and regions.

 

Now Wuhan University is endeavoring to shape itself into a world-class comprehensive research university domestically and internationally.

 

Accommodation


Located in Wuhan, Hubei Province, south of China, Wuhan University, as central China’s largest university, is consisted of theer campuses, including the Old Campus(Faculty of Arts and Sciences), the Main Campus (Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Information Sciences and Faculty of Humanities and Science) and the Medical Campus (Faculty of Medical Sciences). 


The International Students are mainly in the International Education College of Wuhan University, located on the Main Campus. They are mainly lodged in the famous Maple Garden.


Foreign Students Buildings in Maple Garden

Introductions 

Facilities: Central Air Conditioner, telephone, broadband Internet access, closed-circuit TV, flush toilet and water heater 

Room Price

No.1 Building

Studio: RMB40 per person per day (four bedrooms and one living room)

No.2 Building

Single Room: RMB50 per person per day

No.4 Building

Double Room: RMB 30 per person per day (two bedrooms and one living room)

No.5&6 Building

Studio: RMB 50 per person per day (two single bedrooms and one living room)


Medical Campus

Foreign Students Building

Introductions 

Facilities: Air conditioner, telephone, broadband Internet access, closed circuit TV, flush toilet and water heater 

Room Price 

Single Room: RMB 60 per person per day (ordinary single room)
Single Room: RMB 70 per person per day (grand single room)

Double Room: RMB 40 per person per day







Fees

Application Fee:
$ 150 USD
Service Fee:
$ 50 USD
Tuition fee:
$ 4513 USD/per year
 
¥ 32500 CNY/per year

Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1

Choose Programs

2

Apply Online

3

ENROLL IN CHINA

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport, under the age of 40,have attained a bachelor’s degree.

Application Materials

1.Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included.

2.Passport-sized photo
A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant

3.Bachelor's degree diploma
Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.
If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.

4.Transcript of postgraduate school

5.Two letters of recommendation
From professor or associate professor or equivalents


6.English proficiency test certificate

For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English.


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